Chapter 312: The Faith Wallfacer_1

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The dispute finally came to a temporary close when the chief judge announced the adjournment.

After the adjournment, the political maneuvering began between the Solar System State, the PDC, and Fleet International; however, since the trial was in Jupiter City, the Solar System State held all the advantages, and the PDC and Fleet International had no choice but to accept Jiang Yu's terms.

In the end, citing legal and moral deficiencies and loopholes, the chief judge declared all the crew of "Bronze Age" innocent.

At this point, some politicians from the PDC and Fleet International remembered how Jiang Yu had insisted on a trial in Jupiter City, and now it seemed clear that Jiang Yu had intended to exonerate the crew of "Bronze Age" all along.

This left the politicians puzzling over Jiang Yu's motives; the officers and soldiers of "Bronze Age" had long been considered contemptible, so why did Jiang Yu expend so much effort to clear their names?

Since neither the PDC nor Fleet International was willing to accept the crew of "Bronze Age," they were granted citizenship in the Solar System State after the trial.

Following the incident, Jiang Yu faced severe criticism again, but what moved him was that the majority of the Solar System State's populace chose to support his decision.

They engaged in fierce online debates with citizens of the PDC and Fleet International, with some using the concepts expressed by Jiang Yu to argue their case logically against their opponents.

Others were unconditionally supporting the Wallfacer! Because the Wallfacer had never let them down.

Especially since the Solar System State had become humanity's leading nation under Jiang Yu's leadership, this sense of pride spontaneously spurred them to support every action of the Wallfacer!

Though their daily lives had hardly changed, this sense of spiritual superiority made most citizens of the Solar System State feel their country was thriving, representing the hope of humanity!

So it was fine to give a little more now, and besides, there were pleasures in working too.

The greatest pleasure was no longer being alone; though the relationships among colleagues weren't exceptionally strong, the social circle outside work had grown much larger, increasing social interactions.

Of course, a portion of the domestic population always had some reservations about Jiang Yu's policies, believing that the Solar System State damaged its own interests.

Or those who had "transferred" from the PDC or Fleet International, who had yet to adjust fully to their new life in the Solar System State.

In regard to the "Bronze Age incident," they chose to remain silent.

Particularly the latter group, who saw their peers who came to the Solar System State thriving while their own lives saw little improvement—these people complained even more about the Solar System State.

How could life treat kindly those who grumbled endlessly and didn't take life seriously?

Little did they know that those who were doing well had already identified with the Solar System State and were working diligently.

After the incident, to strengthen the people's sense of belonging to their nation, Jiang Yu began an inspection tour of the Solar System State.

When leaving Jupiter City, Rediaz said his farewells at the dock: "Humanity should prepare for deep space as soon as possible; otherwise, when the moment arrives, people will be like students who haven't studied for their exam."

But Jiang Yu simply smiled and replied, "In the comfort of the Solar System, such preparation will never be adequate."

Rediaz nodded, knowing that since Jiang Yu was already making preparations, he could rest easy.

Jiang Yu said to the people who came to see him off, "Ladies and gentlemen! For the future of humanity, please let us all work together with one heart!"

Amidst applause, Jiang Yu boarded the spaceship, heading for the first stop, Earth.

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A week after Jiang Yu's spaceship took off, at the European Fleet's military fortress.

"Bronze Age" was about to undergo its final transfer, and just as a few senior officers were about to board the spaceship, a somewhat baby-faced young girl stopped them.

She introduced herself to the officers of the European Fleet: "Hello, I am Bernice, an intern at the Wallfacer Office. I am here to deliver a verbal message from Wallfacer Jiang Yu.

"May I have a private word with these officers?" she asked.

Although most people in Fleet International were discontent with Jiang Yu having cleared the crew of "Bronze Age," they only dared to vent online; no one dared to confront Jiang Yu, nor did anyone dare to show disrespect to one of his subordinates.

For the officers of the European Fleet, as long as they kept an eye on the conversation from a distance on the broad dock, it was fine to have a private talk; there was no need to seek discomfort over such a trivial matter.

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They found it strange that after the handover of command authority was complete, these officers were to be sent to the Solar System State. Why couldn't whatever needed to be said, be said then?

Bernice walked with Scott and several other officers towards the other end of the dock. Once they were at a distance where the European Fleet's soldiers presumably couldn't hear them, she smiled and said:

"Good day, gentlemen. Wallfacer Jiang Yu asked me to tell you: Stop your actions today. After you go to the Solar System State, you'll be able to use Jupiter City's high-powered, long-range interstellar communication system for an hour! There's no need to take risks here."

Jiang Yu truly couldn't remember which officer had sent the warning to Starship Earth, so he had no choice but to relay this message to all the officers.

The faces of several officers were a picture of shock. How did the Wallfacer know of their plans?

They exchanged glances, a mix of panic and disbelief in their eyes.

It was Captain Scott who finally said, "Alright, we'll abort today's mission!"

The officers were taken aback. Are we really calling it off? This might be their only chance! After all, once they left the military, it would be very difficult to gain access to such high-powered, long-range interstellar communication systems again.

Scott glanced over his subordinates: "Have you already forgotten who bore the infamy and exonerated us?"

A chill ran down the spines of the officers, who hurriedly expressed that such a great favor could not be forgotten.

Scott said, "Then trust the Wallfacer!"

Officer Schneider of the weapons control system breathed a sigh of relief. He had been prepared to risk his life warning Starship Earth that very day.

Humanity's treatment of them had been disappointing. Despite being saved by the Wallfacer, they were destined to live under the scrutiny and prejudice of others for the rest of their lives. They didn't want the people of Starship Earth to make the same mistakes they had.

Scott asked Bernice with a smile, "Young lady, could you clear up our confusion and tell us how the Wallfacer knew of our actions?"

Bernice gave a mysterious smile, "Did you ever have faith before? If not, it's time to start. Let's believe in the Wallfacer together. He's just that miraculous of a person!"

She was merely the messenger; how could she know these things?

Ultimately, the day's handover went smoothly.

Following Bernice, Scott and the others arrived in Jupiter City. As soon as they disembarked from the ship, they hung their heads submissively, following closely behind Bernice like they had done wrong.

Since it was a passenger dock, there were many travelers boarding and disembarking from the ships.

Scott and his group didn't dare to look up, for fear of encountering disdainful stares from the passengers.

That was until a small boy said, "Mom, look, they're the people saved by the Wallfacer!"

Reacting instinctively, Scott and his men glanced at the boy, surprised to find not a trace of contempt in his expression, but only curiosity.

There was also an apologetic smile from the boy's mother, as if to excuse her son's rudeness.

Scott looked around in disbelief. Many people gazed at them with curiosity, but without the malice or prejudice they had expected.

This sight unexpectedly moved Scott to tears.

Bernice, leading the way, hadn't noticed all this and kept chatting, "My, why are there so many people today?

"And later I still have to take you to the communications department and arrange accommodation for you. Ah, I'm going to have to work overtime again. The Wallfacer doesn't even pay interns for overtime!

"Hey, what are you crying for? Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you're a bother. And besides, can't you big men handle a little grievance?"

Scott, wiping away tears, asked, "Why don't we feel any discrimination here?"

The insults and humiliations they had suffered in the European Fleet's prison had left them believing they'd have to live out their lives in such degradation.

Bernice was taken aback, "Because the Wallfacer said you are innocent!"

Scott solemnly said, "From today forth, I too shall devoutly believe in the Wallfacer."